Module 1: Introduction to Industrial Automation

• Industrial automation overview: sensors, actuators, controllers, and networks
• PLC vs relay logic: evolution from hardwired to programmable control
• SCADA overview: supervisory control and data acquisition systems
• Automation hierarchy: field, control, supervisory, and enterprise levels

Module 2: PLC Hardware and Architecture

• PLC components: CPU, power supply, I/O modules, and communication
• PLC scan cycle: input scan, program execution, and output update
• Input/output types: discrete, analogue, and special function modules
• Popular PLCs: Siemens S7, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, and Schneider

Module 3: Ladder Logic Programming

• Ladder diagram fundamentals: contacts, coils, and rungs
• Basic instructions: XIC, XIO, OTE, OTL, and OTU
• Timer instructions: TON, TOF, and RTO timer programming
• Counter instructions: CTU, CTD, and RES counter programming

Module 4: Advanced PLC Programming

• Comparison and arithmetic instructions: GRT, LES, ADD, SUB, MUL, DIV
• Move and data handling: MOV, COP, and FLL instructions
• Subroutines and JSR: modular program organisation
• Structured Text and Function Block Diagram: IEC 61131-3 languages

Module 5: PLC Communications

• Modbus RTU and TCP: industrial serial and Ethernet protocol
• EtherNet/IP: Allen-Bradley industrial Ethernet protocol
• PROFINET and PROFIBUS: Siemens industrial network protocols
• HMI integration: connecting operator panels to PLCs

Module 6: SCADA Systems

• SCADA architecture: RTU, MTU, communication network, and HMI
• SCADA software: Wonderware, iFIX, and Ignition SCADA platforms
• Tag database: defining process variables and I/O tags
• Graphics and trends: building process mimic displays and trend charts

Module 7: HMI and Alarm Management

• HMI design: screen design principles for operator interfaces
• Alarm configuration: priority, deadband, and acknowledgement settings
• Alarm management best practices: ISA-18.2 rationalisation guidelines
• Historical data: logging process data and reporting with SCADA historian

Module 8: Capstone Project and Assessment

• PLC program: conveyor control system with timers, counters, and safety
• SCADA application: process mimic screen, tags, trends, and alarms
• HMI and PLC integration: complete automation project
• Final assessment and course certification

Experience in the Industry Learn from industrial automation engineers who have programmed PLCs and configured SCADA systems for manufacturing plants, water treatment facilities, oil and gas installations, and building management systems.

Backgrounds at the Top Our PLC and SCADA trainers have worked at system integrators, automation equipment suppliers, and plant engineering teams delivering control system projects across process, discrete, and hybrid manufacturing industries.

Clear & Effective Teaching PLC architecture, ladder logic, timers and counters, advanced instructions, IEC 61131-3 languages, Modbus, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, SCADA platforms, HMI design, and alarm management are explained with real automation examples.

Hands-On Learning Focus Students program PLCs with ladder logic and structured text, configure SCADA tags and graphics, build HMI screens, set up alarms, integrate PLC-SCADA communication, and commission automation projects through structured labs.

Up-to-Date Knowledge Trainers keep content current with the latest Siemens TIA Portal and Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 releases, Ignition SCADA updates, and evolving industrial automation and IIoT best practices.